2012 JEEP WRANGLER battery

Once A Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
•Check the manual transmission fluid level.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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S566 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)...... 162
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 162
Axle Lock ............................. 395
Battery ............................... 521
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 25
Belts, Seat ............................ 46,87
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 526
Brake Assist System ...................... 420
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 419
Brake System ........................... 535
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 417
Master Cylinder ..................... 535
Parking ........................... 414
Warning Light ....................... 271
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 382
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 84
Bulb Replacement ..................... 555,556
Bulbs, Light ............................ 89 Calibration, Compass
.................. 286,295
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 559
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 465
Power Steering ...................... 413
Car Washes ............................ 542
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............86,464
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 466
Cargo Light ............................ 154
Cellular Phone ........................ 99,354
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 558
Certification Label ....................... 466
Chains, Tire ............................ 452
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 493
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 434
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............280,515
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 85
Checks, Safety ........................... 85
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Lights On Reminder.................. 152
Low Fuel .......................... 269
Oil Pressure ........................ 270
Passing ............................ 152
Rear Servicing ....................... 558
Rear Tail ........................... 558
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 269
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 274
Service ............................ 556
Side Marker ........................ 558
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 274
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 275
Traction Control ..................... 429
Turn Signal .............. 89,151,270,557,558
Voltage ............................ 269
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 269
Loading Vehicle ......................... 466
Tires .............................. 438
Locking Axle ........................... 395 Locks
Automatic Door ...................... 37
Child Protection ...................... 38
Door .............................. 34
Power Door ......................... 36
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) ..................... 76,78
Lubrication, Body ....................... 526
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 521
Maintenance Procedures ................... 517
Maintenance Schedule .................... 564
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 280,515
Manual Transmission .................. 376,539
Fluid Level Check .................... 540
Lubricant Selection ................... 539
Shift Speeds ........................ 377
Manual, Service ......................... 587
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 535
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Disabled Vehicle..................... 508
Guide ............................. 473
Recreational ........................ 485
Weight ............................ 473
Towing Assistance ....................... 114
Trac-Lok Rear Axle ...................... 394
Traction Control ......................... 419
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. 430
Trailer Towing .......................... 469
Cooling System Tips .................. 484
Hitches ......................... 460,472
Minimum Requirements ................ 478
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 477
Wiring ............................ 482
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 473
Trailer Weight .......................... 473
Transfer Case ........................... 540
Four-Wheel-Drive Operation ............ 390
Maintenance ........................ 540 Transmission
Automatic ......................... 382
Maintenance ..................... 537,539
Manual ........................... 376
Range Indicator ...................... 275
Shifting ........................... 379
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
Transporting Pets ........................ 84
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 449
Trip Computer ....................... 283,284
Trip Odometer .......................... 277
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 275
Turn Signals ................... 151,270,557,558
UCI Connector ......................... 345
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 99
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 589
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 345
608 INDEX

INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENTSpecial design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained personnel.
The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly to
the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible. The
negative power connection should be made to body sheet
metal adjacent to the negative battery connection. This
connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the roof
or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used in
mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may affect
the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so
equipped.The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only
fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure
a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interference
between the communications equipment and the vehicle’s
electronic systems.